Pre-Construction Manager

We are looking to recruit a Pre-Construction Manager into our Energy Business Unit based in Dublin.

It is important the individual has good presentation skills, professionalism, credibility and inspire respect from their interactions across the market and business.  They should have enthusiasm for market engagement, innovation and representing Sisk. They must be capable of bringing on board a wide range of stakeholders and leading teams with modesty, integrity, positivity and work ethic. 

• →Review and understand client expectations from bid documents, meetings, and feedback. Attention to detail and good listening skills are essential.
• →Develop win plans and overall submission strategies, both technical and commercial, in collaboration with the estimating team and commercial managers.
• →Build strong relationships with clients and consultants/sub-consultants to exceed their expectations.
• →Lead and contribute to the development of submissions under all key headings.
• →Identify opportunities for engineering and schedule rationalization to generate winning proposals.
• →Liaise with design teams and specialist contractors to develop work-winning submissions.
• →Manage the production of compelling submissions in line with internal business and client deadlines.
• →Create succinct and powerful narratives to position the business for success.  Drive the design of compelling visual content collaborating with the marketing team on the overall Sisk brand regarding the DC market
• →Maintain an effective network in the market to understand industry trends and prepare the business for future developments.
• →Develop strong relationships with client teams to understand feedback and add value to client programs.

• Background in general contracting, MEP specialization, design, or commissioning in a project leader or senior role.
• Strong project management and time management skills.
• Good engineering/technical ability to develop and understand key challenges and opportunities.
• Commercial awareness and experience.
• Design skills and ability to create compelling bid contributions.
• Innovation and MMC skills across CSA and MEP.
• Experience in end-to-end bid management and design work to support bid teams.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

• Competitive Salary  
• 26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)  
• Company Car or Car allowance 
• Employer pension   
• Competitive mileage rate   
• Travel expenses   
• Flexible and remote working   
• Enhanced parental leave   
• Professional and Educational development   

Our people are at the heart of our success and our proposition to them is work with purpose, have time for life, build a career with no limits and surround yourself with great people.   

At Sisk we are committed to attracting and hiring diverse talent into our organisation. We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates. We also know that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the criteria. Give your transferable skills the chance to tell the full story. It’s not all about your technical expertise. Don’t hold back, we’d love to hear from you.